You can read more about what I've learned about modified food starch here. Anyone allergic to propylene glycol should avoid it.

Trader Joe's DOES make a big step toward food safety by doing things like marking items "gluten-free" and adhering to these guidelines:

No artificial flavors, colors or preservatives

No added Trans Fats

No MSG

No genetically modified ingredients

But, modified food starch makes me nauseous and I'm cutting it out of my diet completely. It's in a LOT of packaged foods, such as these from Trader Joe's:

You can check out the ingredients here in this slide show:

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I used to drive out of the way to Trader Joe's because I thought their products were more pure than they actually are. They still have some great stuff and I'm sure I'll go there on occasion. It's just easier for me to go to the nearby grocery store for most of my stuff and Whole Foods for anything I can't find there. Whole Foods has a lot of great stuff.

Back in 2010, I was diagnosed with two dozen allergies, two types of eczema, lactose intolerance and vitamin D deficiency. It completely changed my life... and it was hard in the beginning. I created this blog to connect with others dealing with similar issues and to help me cope with my new life.

This is where I share solutions, struggles and valuable information. While it's been a tough journey at times, I've learned to embrace this new chapter. It's all about perspective!